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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 432.08 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 432.08 and 188.70 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 432.08 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/432.08 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 432.08 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 81,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,533.50/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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